1612: Everything You Need to Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out everything you need to know about sets, reps, tempo, and rest period. Sets, reps and rest periods: The nuts and bolts of exercise programming. (2:51) Understanding the difference between exercising and training. (5:51) Sets.  Defining what it is and the proper dose per week. (8:10) Mind Pump’s thoughts on German Volume Training. (13:27) The value of supersets. (18:02) The dos and don’ts. (19:18) Reps.  Defining what a rep is and what is the best range? (21:10) The various tempo schemes and how to manipulate them in your exercise programming. (29:13) Is there value in loose, forced, and partial reps? (35:19) Rest Periods. Why the rest is as important as the active part of the workout. (37:42) What is the ideal rest period? (40:02) A guaranteed way to break through your training plateau. (43:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Strong and MAPS Powerlift 50% off!  **Promo code “AUGUSTSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! German Volume Training: Benefits, Exercise Plan, and More Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training – Mind Pump Blog How To Use Supersets For Maximum Muscle Gain – Mind Pump Blog Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! - Mind Pump TV How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts Mind Pump #945: The Best Rest Periods For Muscle Gain & Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan “Rhino” Efferding – CSCS (@stanefferding)  Instagram